Sanding Supplies
Get back to the basics! Make sure you have the highest quality tools for sanding before you start your next project. After 20 years of restoring antique boats, these are the products I recommend.
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Recommended Products
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16' Longboard
Our shop uses this block almost everyday and works well for fairing and final sanding for large areas.
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9.5' Longboard
Our shop uses this block almost everyday and works well for final sanding.
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Mirka MVHB35 Grip Multi-Hole Vacuum Block, 2-3/4" x 5"
Our shop uses this block almost everyday. Hook it to your vacuum for nearly dust-free sanding.
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11' Hand Sanding Block
Our shop uses this block almost everyday and it works well for fairing and final sanding large areas.
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5.5' Hand Sanding Block
Our shop uses this block almost everyday and works well for fairing and final sanding areas.
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3M Stikit Gol Roll 100 Grit
Best for final sanding before stain.
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Mirka Autonet 320 Grit Mesh Roll
Our shop uses this block almost everyday. Hook it to your vacuum for almost dust free sanding.
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3M Stikit Gol Roll 80 Grit
Best for shaping and removing cross grain scratches.
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3M 07447-20PK Hand Pad, Box of 20
We have found over the years that the 3M maroon scotch-brite pads are perfect for roughing up varnish for the next coat. It gives the right amount abrasion to the surface so the next coat will stick very well. They last a long time but do wear out so you will use about 4 to 6 on a 17-foot boat.
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Meguiar's Mirror Glaze 1500 Grit Unigrit Finishing Paper
This is by far the best sandpaper we have ever used for wet sanding varnish. This paper has a super even cut which helps when sanding varnish to make buffing easier. 25 sheet count
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Meguiar's Mirror Glaze 2000 Grit Unigrit Finishing Paper
We use this after the sanding with 1500 grit on all the boats we sand and polish. This will help make the buffing eisier when it comes time to buff the varnish. 25 count
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Meguiar's E7200 Mirror Glaze Backing Pad
A great sanding block that will fit the paper just right with a medium flex. It is a must have when wet sanding varnish and paint.
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3M Foam Compounding Pad, 05723, Hook and Loop, 8 in, 2 Pads/Bag
This white pad is to be used with 3M 36060 Rubbing Compound.
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3M Black Foam Polishing Pad, Hook and Loop, 8 in, 2 Pads/Bag
This black pad is to be used with 3M 06064 Polishing Compound.